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In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you on a literary journey featuring a selection of books by and about Black Canadians. These are only a few of the inspiring books, music, and films about Black Canadians found in our collections. More suggestions for Black History Month: Ask us a question!  As always, if you need help with your library research… Ask us! This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative…

Pour célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, nous vous invitons à un voyage littéraire à travers une sélection de livres écrits par des Canadiens noirs ou portant sur eux. Il ne s’agit là que de quelques-uns des livres inspirants sur les Canadiens noirs que l’on trouve dans nos collections. Encore plus de livres, de BDs et de films : .. et pour les jeunes lecteurs : Nous continuons à ajouter à…

From its anonymous debut to a brief adventure in the U of A Library’s open stacks, we trace the history of a first edition that remains one of the most-requested books in Bruce Peel Special Collections. Read the full story originally published in The Quad on January 22, 2026 By Adrianna MacPherson

À compter du 1er janvier 2026, la bibliothèque mettra fin à ses abonnements à 2 168 revues publiées par Springer Nature. Cet article contient des informations importantes concernant ce changement, notamment sur la manière d’accéder à l’avenir aux articles des revues dont l’abonnement a été résilié. Accès aux articles des revues annulées Il est important de noter que seuls les numéros de revues publiés après le 1er janvier 2026 seront concernés. L’accès…

Looking for the perfect companion for a snowy afternoon? Whether you’re curling up with a blanket, sipping something warm, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we’ve gathered a selection of cozy Canadian books, films, and music to add a little extra winter magic to your holiday season. Cozy Canadian Reads Streaming databases If a movie and popcorn are more your style, explore one of our streaming platforms. You’ll find everything from documentaries…

As of January 1, 2026, the Library’s subscriptions to 2,168 journals published by Springer Nature will cease. This post contains key details about this change, including how to access articles from cancelled journals in the future. Accessing articles from cancelled journals It is important to note that only journal issues published after January 1, 2026, will be affected. Access continues for many other Springer Nature publications Numerous journals and other publications from…

Every year, the University of Alberta confers honorary degrees to honour extraordinary achievement. This November, Dr Fred Van Goor will walk the stage to receive an Honorary Doctor of Science for a breakthrough in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. In addition to the official ceremony, he will be honoured with the acquisition of a rare book selected in his name. This book will become a permanent part of the Honorary Degree Books…

Breaking news from the past: The Dagligtale, Augustana’s student newspaper, is now available online! “Dagligtale” is a Norwegian word that means everyday language. The collection—part of the University of Alberta Library’s digitization program—includes issues from 1978 to 2020, capturing student perspectives, photos, and coverage of events on Augustana Campus (formerly Augustana University College, Camrose Lutheran University College, and Camrose Lutheran College). From Idea to Online Archive As a librarian at Augustana, I got…

Have you ever wondered how local political ads have evolved? Or explored historical newspapers to find old relatives’ bowling groups, or marriage announcements? Have you enquired about the cost of a gallon of milk in your town in 1965? Questions like these arise when considering the significance of newspaper digitization. The Drayton Valley Newspaper project The Drayton Valley Newspaper project began in 2023 when Sandra Blades of the Drayton Valley Museum contacted…

This past May, Larry Laliberte, GIS/Maps Librarian, and Bonnie Gallinger Information Services & Maps Specialist curated a unique map exhibit on the 4th floor of Cameron Library; the exhibit was built day by day for 31 consecutive days in the month. Thank you to Larry and Bonnie for writing this guide to the exhibit. We invite you to take some time this summer to explore and engage with these fascinating items on…